Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. When I was in Asia in April I was reminded that many people in this world aren’t given the option to choose. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. In fact we can sometimes have too many choices.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. It wasn’t until the last 2 years that we got serious. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Finds 100

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APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. Farrah also has a kids t-shirt line that she runs out of the house called Lovely Littles Shop. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Earlier this year, my husband and I wrote a specific list of financial goals and named it Our Debt Freedom Plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the finances and investments for the ultra-wealthy and their families. But Stanley wasn’t talking about the Kennedys or any other ultra-wealthy family. No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances.

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. For more on that, read Our Debt Freedom Plan. Have you had weeks like that? A Very Tough Year. Six months?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In the last two years I have made some amazing friends whom I never would have had if it wasn’t for this site.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. The total cost of the replacements was $1000–I’m done.

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Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. with their goals.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

As God is my witness, it WILL be the year that we pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt. That was the month I didn’t know if we had enough funds to cover our expenses. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy. Fortunately, I’ve never met a goal I couldn’t handle. Guidelines for 2016: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

Many thanks to all who entered my two year blogiversary giveaway ! A hearty thanks also goes to our generous sponsors who made it possible to host such a large giveaway. Here is the list of prizes as well as the winners: iPad (sponsored by Prairie Eco Thrifter and Sustainable Personal Finance ) Nicole D. $25

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We lived our lives as if the money was never ending and we truly believed we were immune to ever having to worry about our finances. We just kept spending and spending, and we didn’t pay attention to how much was coming in or how much was going out.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Television 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

Things aren’t slowing down at all but with feeling at full strength I should be able to make it through the week. I hope you aren’t working yourselves into the ground like I seem to be at the moment. KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor.

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Fridays Life Insurance Insurance Consumerism 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Thanks to No Debt MBA for including my post How to Give to Charity Without Spending Money in the Best of Money Carnival Top 10. Many thanks to My University Money for including Tony’s post When Buy & Hold Works and When It Doesn’t in the first C arnival of Financial Camaraderie.

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Personal Finance Economy Debt Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Budgeting and Economics.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances. While the plot, acting, music composition, and special effects are normally what others focus on when watching this movie, there are actually quite a few lessons in personal finance that can be learned from The Dark Knight as well. Well it does. How about you?

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Money Personal Finance Finance Credit Cards 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. Strangely, it was like we hadn’t missed a beat and had been in touch this whole time. He doesn’t even look that much different. I can’t express how happy I am. It went FABULOUS!!

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. They don’t try to push ideals in your face, they just share with others what they have found effective. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. Canadian Finance Blog. I like this blog because it practices what it preaches.

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Personal Finance Finance Green Debt 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. It was a very scary time and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money.

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Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 25, 2013

Unfortunately, that often means that you won’t reach your retirement goals. When you plug your information into a calculator, trying to figure out how much to save in order to reach your desired nest egg, don’t overestimate your returns. What you don’t want to do is make changes to your plan based on fear.

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Making United States Taxes Health Care 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. They key to DIY bliss on Pinterest is seeking out budget-friendly projects that don’t take weeks to complete. I’ve honed a much better sense of style thanks to the endless amounts of wardrobe inspiration floating around on Pinterest. If so, how?

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Money DIY Saving Money Saving 188

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180